Definition of double

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Double (n.) A turn or circuit in running to escape pursues; hence, a trick; a shift; an artifice..

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Macule :: Macule (n.) A blur, or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little; a mackle..
Equivocal :: Equivocal (a.) (Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as, equivocal words; an equivocal sentence..
Double-faced :: Double-faced (a.) Having two faces designed for use; as, a double-faced hammer..
Furring :: Furring (v. t.) Double planking of a ship's side.
Convexo-convex :: Convexo-convex (a.) Convex on both sides; double convex. See under Convex, a..
Uniaxial :: Uniaxial (a.) Having but one optic axis, or line of no double refraction..
Aurochloride :: Aurochloride (n.) The trichloride of gold combination with the chloride of another metal, forming a double chloride; -- called also chloraurate..
Double :: Double (n.) Something precisely equal or counterpart to another; a counterpart. Hence, a wraith..
Doubleness :: Doubleness (n.) The state of being double or doubled.
Ambs-ace :: Ambs-ace (n.) Double aces, the lowest throw of all at dice. Hence: Bad luck; anything of no account or value..
Paltock :: Paltock (n.) A kind of doublet; a jacket.
Reduplicate :: Reduplicate (a.) Double; doubled; reduplicative; repeated.
Macule :: Macule (v.) To blur; especially (Print.), to blur or double an impression from type. See Mackle..
Double-faced :: Double-faced (a.) Deceitful; hypocritical; treacherous.
Semidouble :: Semidouble (a.) Having the outermost stamens converted into petals, while the inner ones remain perfect; -- said of a flower..
Double :: Double (n.) A feast in which the antiphon is doubled, hat is, said twice, before and after the Psalms, instead of only half being said, as in simple feasts..
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as ae, /, /..
Sheeting :: Sheeting (n.) Cotton or linen cloth suitable for bed sheets. It is sometimes made of double width.
Double :: Double (a.) To unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two..
Quadruplex :: Quadruplex (a.) Fourfold; folded or doubled twice.
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